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Old Indian Agency House

Portage, Wisconsin • Columbia County

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About This Property

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The Old Indian Agency House is a well-preserved 19th-century stone building that served as an administrative center and residence for federal agents working with Native American tribes. It offers a glimpse into the lives of both the agents and the Indigenous peoples they interacted with during a pivotal period of westward expansion.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1.4
Listed Date
2/1/1972
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Historic - Aboriginal; Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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